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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.48, 37,204.96 and 15,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.48, 37,204.96 and 15,023.56 is: 20,732.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.48 : 37,204.96 = 15,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.48/37,204.96 = 15,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.48x = 37,204.96 × 15,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.48x = 558,950,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,950,948.86/26,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.23

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